Traveling can be a fun way to gain life experiences，especially during Spring Break﹣a week﹣long school vacation in the United States．But what if you're a student and don't have enough money for a trip？Don't worry．Here are some useful suggestions．
●Save：This probably is the most important preparation for traveling．Cut expenses to fatten your wallet so you'll have more choices about where to go and how to get there．
●Plan ahead：Don't wait until the last minute to plan your trip．Tickets may cost more when bought on short notice．Giving yourself several months to get ready can mean security and savings．
●Do your homework：No matter where you go，research the places you will visit．Decide what to see．Travel books will provide information on the cheapest hotels and restaurants．
●Plan sensibly：Write down how much you expect to spend for food and hotels．Stick to your plan or you may not have enough money to cover everything．
●Travel in groups：Find someone who is interested in visiting the same places．By traveling with others you can share costs and experiences．
●Work as you go：Need more money to support your trip？Look for work in the places you visit．
●Go off the beaten path：Tourist sites may be expensive．You may want to rethink your trip and go to a less﹣known area．Smaller towns can have many interesting activities and sights．
●Pack necessary things：The most important things to take are not always clothes．
Remember medicine in case you get sick，and snacks in case you cannot find a cheap restaurant．
●Use the Internet：The net can help to save money．Some useful websites include www．travelcity．corn，www．bargainslowestfare．corn and www．economictravelcity．com．
By planning sensibly，even students can enjoy the travel．Your travel experiences will be remembered for a lifetime．
1.This passage is about ．
A. how to plan your travel
B. how to get life experiences
C. how to make your travel interesting
D. how to travel with enough money
2.Before your trip，the most important thing you should do is ．
A. to make a plan of the route
B. to buy tickets in advance
C. to save money before your trip
D. to get information from the Internet
3.The writer advises you ．
A. to share costs with friends
B. not to go to well﹣known places
C. not to visit dangerous places
D. to buy anything you want to buy
In Chinese customs， red is the main color for weddings． It is used in different ways as it signifies love， joy and happiness． The bride's wedding gown（女礼服）is often red， the wedding invitations， gift boxes and envelopes are red and the bride and the groom's homes are decorated in red on the wedding day．
Before the wedding， the married couples from the groom's family visit the bride's place with gifts in red baskets and boxes． One of those baskets has milk honey． Three days before the wedding， the women from the bride's family bring return﹣gifts to the groom's family．
On the wedding day， the groom arrives at the bride's place on his way to the chapel（佛堂）． The groom has to give gifts in cash wrapped in red paper to the bride's friends for letting her go． The bride and the groom then leave for the chapel together．
The wedding ceremony is attended only by the couple's immediate relatives． Just after the wedding ceremony， the bride serves tea to her parents in﹣laws as a tradition． The couples will then go to get wedding pictures． Then a reception（宴会）will follow．
In the reception， a welcome speech is followed by a cake cutting ceremony． A Chinese wedding cake has many layers（层）， and each one represents a step to success for the newly married couples． So couples cut the cake from the bottom
Travour．com describes and provides information on the wedding traditions of the Chinese and around the world． Below are some wedding traditions performed in Italy．
1.This passage mainly talks about ．
A. some Chinese wedding traditions
B. colors in Chinese customs
C. wedding ceremonies in China
D. preparations for a Chinese wedding
2.What does the underlined word "signifies" in the first paragraph mean？
A. brings
B. connects
C. means
D. holds
3.What do we learn about the traditional Chinese wedding from the passage？
A. Both the groom and the bride must wear red clothes
B. The bride can not see the groom before the wedding
C. The bride serves tea to her birth parents after the wedding ceremony
D. The newly married couples usually cut the wedding cake from the bottom
4.What will the passage talk about next？
A. Where the couples spend their honeymoon
B. Some information on other Chinese traditions
C. How a traditional wedding is performed in Italy
D. How people get married in Italy today
阅读下面短文，根据所给情节进行续写，使之构成一个完整的故事。
I am a mother of three and have recently completed my college degree.
The last class I had to take was Sociology(社会学). The teacher was absolutely inspiring with the qualities that I wish every human had been graced with. Her last project of the term was called “Smile.” The class was asked to go out and smile at three people and document their reactions.
I am a very friendly person and always smile at everyone and say hello anyway, so, I thought this would be a piece of cake. Soon after we were given the project, my husband, youngest son, and I went out to McDonald’s one cold March morning. It was just our way of sharing special playtime with our son. We were standing in line, waiting to be served, when all of a sudden everyone around us began to back away, and then even my husband did.
I did not move a bit… a strong feeling of fear welled up inside of me as I turned to see why they had moved. As I turned around I smelled a terrible “dirty body” smell, and there standing behind me were two poor homeless men. As I looked down at the short gentleman, close to me, he was “smiling”. His beautiful sky blue eyes were full of hope as he searched for acceptance.
He said, “Good day” as he counted the few coins he had been holding. The second man was obviously mentally disabled. I held my tears as I stood there with them.
The young lady at the counter asked him what they wanted. He said, “Coffee is all, Miss,” because that was all they could afford (If they wanted to sit in the restaurant and warm up, they had to buy something. He just wanted to be warm.)
Then I really felt it the desire was so great I almost reached out and hugged the little man with the blue eyes.
注意：
（1） 所续写短文的词数应为 l50 左右；
（2） 至少使用 5 个短文中标有下划线的关键词语：
（3） 续写部分分为两段，每段的开头语已为你写好；
（4） 续写完成后，请用下划线标出你所使用的关键词语。
Paragraph 1:That is when I noticed all eyes in the restaurant were set on me, judging my every action.
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Paragraph 2: I turned in “my project” and the instructor read it.
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假设你是李华， 今天下午在回家的公交车上， 你不慎将从留学生 Steve 那里借来的一本英语小说弄丢了。 请你给你写一封电子邮件表示歉意并提出弥补措施。
注意：
1. 词数 80 左右；
2. 首尾句已经给出，不计入总词数。
Dear Steve,
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Yours,
Li Hua
阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容（1 个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。
When it comes to Chinese students considering studying in foreign countries, many of them usually believe that life will be easy and enjoyable.1. (fortunate), it’s likely that students with those beliefs will be disappointed soon after landing at the airport. So what are the problems you may have, and how can you deal with them? Teaching and learning styles in America are very different from 2. in China, 3. requires more critical thinking and cooperation. Discussions, or sometimes 4. (argue), are very common in a normal American classroom. Don’t be5. observer. Try to participate 6. them actively. Apart from coursework, another important issue faced by overseas students is homesickness or loneliness. You may miss your parents’ cooking, your pets, or even your bed. Being away from home can create bitter feelings, especially when 7. (face) with the challenges of getting used to an unfamiliar environment. What I suggest is to try hard to deal with these feelings. Be open to new friendships, 8. they can’t replace the family and friends you miss from home. Sign up for campus activities, and give yourself permission to enjoy life on campus, even if you miss home a lot. Be organized and keep a diary to check your progress.
It is never simple 9. (study) abroad. In fact, there will be many difficulties daily.
But hopefully, students who are studying abroad, or who are planning to, 10. (get) over their difficulties and make their time overseas a success.
Within five minutes of meeting Olivia Ports, I knew she was a special teenager.
I knew before she_____ her guitar and performed a song. I knew before I found out how a(n)___ she was born with changed her childhood. And I knew before her mother told me Olivia performed recently in front of 1,200 people.
In addition to her________musical talents, Olivia is just so friendly, funny and _______to those who made her first show such a success. “She doesn’t want the story to be about her,” said Olivia’s mother. But like all children______ chronic （慢性的） diseases, the “journey she has been on has made her stronger.” Olivia admits she’s not like many kids of her age. ___herself as a “little bit crazy”, she acts older than she is. She was born with a compromised immune system （缺乏抵抗力的免疫系统）. When she realized she would have to____her beloved gymnastics, she took up her mom’s old high school guitar and ________herself to play. “I had to have something to do with so much_______time,” she said. It was during a hospital visit that she met Classical Blast, a popular band that invited Olivia to____them as a guest performer on their Christmas____. Their encouragement gave her the courage to begin playing at public____in the area, and she was soon a regular on stage. It was yet another treatment that____her most recent performance. Recovering in her room for 15 days last Christmas, Olivia saw first-hand “how sad it can be” for children to be in hospital during the ___. That’s why this year, Olivia decided to do a benefit（义演）, asking guests to bring a toy that could be taken to young _______.
Speaking of her future, the high school senior plans to _______a year off after graduation. She wants to______for college with the goal of opening a music school for those with health ___. When you_______your life with things you love,” she said, “it makes every day more____.”
1.A. put away B. took over C. picked up D. set down
2.A. condition B. position C. environment D. reality
3.A. amusing B. entertaining C. delightful D. impressive
4.A. graceful B. grateful C. addicted D. appreciated
5.A. fighting B. beating C. defeating D. winning
6.A. Referring B. Thinking C. Describing D. Observing
7.A. ban B. avoid C. replace D. abandon
8.A. helped B. served C. influenced D. taught
9.A. off B. down C. out D. up
10.A. recognize B. interview C. join D. affect
11.A. trip B. tour C. travel D. journey
12.A. albums B. events C. cafes D. thrillers
13.A. led to B. lay in C. split up D. put into
14.A. seasons B. winters C. holidays D. years
15.A. singers B. audience C. performers D. patients
16.A. set B. take C. put D. turn
17.A. ask B. pay C. wait D. head
18.A. insurances B. challenges C. products D. symptoms
19.A. fill B. push C. set D. mix
20.A. challenging B. complex C. meaningful D. powerful
